general overview

responsibilities

• Lead multiple events throughout the year including but not limited to: auctions, galas, benefit lunches, golf tournaments and/or walks/runs.
• Lead committee meetings, coordinate live and silent auctions, supervise/train volunteers, and varied delegated assignments that ensure the success of events.
• Prepare, monitor and analyze event revenue and expense budgets.
• Serve as the project manager for each client, ensuring deliverables and deadlines are met. Lead as needed for each nonprofit event and help to manage volunteers during the events. Communicate and be the point person for all event committee members, including but not limited to: directors, board members, table captains, volunteers, and staff.
• Follow up with sponsors, table captains, and businesses throughout the event process
• Train clients and volunteers on tasks during an event.
• Communicate, both in writing and verbally, with people at all levels of an organization. Create graphics and displays for events.
• Coordinate venues, vendors and caterers for clients.
• Set up fundraising platforms.
• Connect with potential partners that could possibly benefit GFS Events, including attending meetings, phone calls and online seminars.
• Other duties as assigned.

requirements/preferred skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum of 2-4 years managing and leading successful events at non-profit or other events. Comfortable with learning new technology and platforms.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in fundraising, auction and event planning.
• Commitment to nonprofit organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and work as part of a fast-paced team.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficient in Google Suite, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and database management. Ability to self-motivate, self-direct, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to stay calm, patient and focused during busy events and while working with stressed clients.
• A strong self-starter, entrepreneurial and team-oriented.
• Able to communicate well via Zoom, conference calls and email.
• Flexible and willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
• Able to manage complex projects including keeping track of many moving parts while maintaining attention to detail and keeping the big picture in mind.
• Willing and able to travel periodically to meetings and events.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings (for events). Experience with donor-management software and/or working event software preferred.
• Full time access to a reliable car with space to transport items if needed.
• Must be able to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination

environmental & working conditions